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Increasing the charge on the platesof a capacitor means

A

Decrease the potential difference between the plates

B

Decrease the capacitance of the capacitor

C

Increase the capacitance of the capacitor

D

Increase the potential difference between the plates

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The correct Answer is:
C, D
Since, Q = CV
V = constant `Q uarr C uarr`
C = constant `V uarr Q uarr`
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